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County prosecutor wants to end 2-gram waiver for drug crimes introduced by predecessor, but first wants additional staff

Funding is needed to push low-level drug offenders into treatment, rather than having them spend the night in jail then go free.

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Longfellow spared gut job by school board

Board takes 4-1 vote against letting a salvager inside

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Local spirit-makers shifting to make hand sanitizer

Many local distilleries are stepping up and applying their craft to help address the urgent need in communities on the shortage of hand sanitizer.

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SHS play adapts “Mean Girls” film to stage

Shows through May 12

SNOHOMISH -- Snohomish High's play has a final run of shows this weekend

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Local restaurants strive to keep their footing during coronavirus shutdowns

Restaurants, like many businesses, have had to suddenly adjust on-the-fly in response to the coronavirus outbreak.

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Everett gains a semi-pro soccer team, its season starts in MayEverett Jets FC tryouts are March 28 and 29

A new semipro soccer team will be taking flight this spring when Everett Jets FC play their inaugural season at Everett Memorial Stadium.

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COVID-19: New limits, closures to hinder virus spread (March 2020)

The city of Snohomish canceled all nonessential meetings, and Snohomish, Monroe and Everett schools closed in response to state orders to take action to avoid spreading COVID-19.

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Snohomish Aquatic Center patrons petition to prioritize seniors’ open fitness hours in summer

SNOHOMISH -- The new summer schedule for water walking and river walking at the Snohomish Aquatic Center restricts access to early mornings and late evenings, which many of the senior patrons have difficulty attending. A petition was launched.

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Coffee stands won’t close due to plumbing rule

Coffee stands without plumbing can continue to operate under zero risk of closure

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Downtown Monroe coffee shop SharinaBean's finds itself uprooted

MONROE — SharinaBean’s on Main is hunting for a new spot. The coffeehouse at 103 W. Main St. announced it will be closing Saturday, April 19 as its lease isn’t being renewed. It has been here 8½ years. The building was purchased. McCrain said she sensed from conversations early on that her shop wasn’t part of the plan for the building’s future.

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Marci Larsen selected as new Monroe Schools superintendent

The Monroe School Board on Thursday selected Marci Larsen

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Kids Vendor Days are next week at Snohomish, Monroe farmers markets

Monroe's Kids Vendor Day has been rescheduled to Aug. 23 due to excessive heat this week.

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City proposes redesigning Terrace Ave. to be “shared road”A graphic by the city showing how it may redesign Terrace Avenue. A meeting is Oct. 18.

One of the city’s solutions for the residential street of Terrace Avenue is making it a “shared road” where oncoming cars have to pull over behind bikes and pedestrians.

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NEWS BITES for May 12, 2021

Election filing week May 17-21

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At least 64 died on the streets this year in Snohomish County

Sixty-four people, if not more, died in Snohomish County without shelter during the past 12 months.

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Cold weather shelters open when it freezes at night

After an abrupt end to a warm early fall, cold weather shelters have been opening up across Snohomish County

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Monroe school levy fails, district to re-evaluate

Voters last week did not pass an education levy renewal asked by Monroe Schools, as the measure was rejected by about 500 votes.

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Wide WA 12th Leg. District, which includes Monroe, has election shakeup with state Rep. seat open

Update: A SnoCo-based challenger appears

MONROE — A shakeup is happening in the 12th Legislative District after Sen. Brad Hawkins opted to not run for re-election.

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If Snohomish wins national contest, prize would kickstart gazebo renovation

The city’s in the running to win a national small-town contest that would award a cool $25,000.

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Snohomish park names decided for some parks

Snohomish's Park and Recreation Board has decided on names for five city parks and will soon send the preferred options to the City Council for consideration.